The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
Molly Schochet

Molly Schochet, Editor-in-Chief

Hey y’all! My name is Molly, I’m a senior and I am so excited to be editor in chief this year with the coolest person ever aka Andy. If I’m not in the pub or writing a story I will probably be on Tik Tok, watching Grey’s Anatomy or cooking something yummy.

All content by Molly Schochet
A park staff member works to clean off graffiti by the main entrance May 27. Two instances of vandalism happened at Park.

[Photo] Graffiti makes a statement

June 8, 2022

Echowan distribution day

Molly Schochet
May 31, 2022
Senior Selam Maher passes the ball after being pushed to the ground March 5. Maher was the only senior on the team this season.

Wayzata win ends Orioles’ season

Molly Schochet
March 7, 2022
After a New Prague student made racist remarks toward a Park student at a boys' hockey game Feb. 15, Park removed the New Prague banner from its wall. The banners hung on the wall represent all the schools in Parks' athletic conference.

Junior Shantell Harden boxes out a New Prague player to get the rebound. Girls’ basketball beat New Prague 86-65 Jan. 7.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball triumph over New Prague

January 9, 2022
Three available resources to help create community

Three available resources to help create community

Johanna Kaplan, Aisha Hersi, and Molly Schochet
November 15, 2021
Senior Kim Parkinson shares thoughts during open forum Nov. 9. Students in SOAR hosted the safe space to discuss racism at Park and the white faculty member who said the N-word.

SOAR discussion facilitated to express emotions, reactions

Molly Schochet, Elena Ortiz-Fishman, and Andrea Melear
November 10, 2021
Firefighters walk to investigate the situation Sept. 30. Student were evacuated and stayed outside during the lunch period to ensure safety within the building.

Park forced to evacuate

Molly Schochet
September 30, 2021
Seniors Ezra Hudson and Christain Artega raise their fists during the national anthem Sept. 10. Park beat Jefferson 26-20 in overtime.

Football prevails against Jefferson

Molly Schochet
September 13, 2021
Principal LaNisha Paddock socializes with students at the ice cream social Aug. 24. The event took place outside of the cafeteria.

New principal hosts ice cream social

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet
August 28, 2021
Freshman Thomas Shope releases the frisbee to one of his teammates June 3. The boys’ ultimate frisbee team beat Armstrong 15-9.

Boys’ ultimate victorious over Armstrong

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet
June 7, 2021
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Graduation to be held in person

Molly Schochet
June 4, 2021
Eighth graders Anisa Kahlin, Dalilah Gudino and Precious Wheeler speak at the walkout at the middle school May. 11. The speakers advocated for inclusivity.

Middle school students organize walkout

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet
May 13, 2021
Senior Claire Bargman catches the ball April 30. Girls' lacrosse lost to Chanhassen 17-0.

Girls’ lacrosse determined after loss

Molly Schochet
April 30, 2021
Freshman Meg Ridgeway passes the ball to a teammate April 29. Park lost to Chanhassen 17-0.

[Photo] Spring Sports Captains Infographic

May 2, 2021
First day back in person overwhelming

First day back in person overwhelming

Molly Schochet
April 14, 2021
Juniors Henry Odens and Thomas Moot work together in their second hour precalculus class April 12. Park transitioned to in-person learning April 12.

[Photo] Park returns to unlimited learning

April 12, 2021
Junior Renee McSherry poses during rehearsal for the spring musical March 12. The cast was practicing the dance for the song “Delivery.”

[Photo] Fifth grade band teacher serves as pit director

March 24, 2021
Choreographer Julianne Mundale teaches the opening number to the cast. The spring musical 'working' features interviews from different working Americans.

Rehearsals for spring musical begin

Molly Schochet
March 7, 2021
St. Louis Park Public Schools staff members had the option to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 5. Staff members had to sign up ahead of time for a slot.

[Photo] St. Louis Park Public Schools staff receive vaccinations

March 6, 2021
Student and families sled at Aquila Park as a part of Sno Daze Week Feb. 23. Sledding was the only in-person event during the Week.

Sno Daze features virtual-heavy events

Tobias Khabie and Molly Schochet
March 3, 2021
Senior Jordan Moore dribbles down the court in a game against Benilde Feb. 5. Athletes struggling in classes will now be required to attend tutoring on Wednesdays.

Tutoring required for struggling athletes

Molly Schochet
February 26, 2021
Junior Nathan Hausladen participates in his forth hour class from the Oriole Study Nest Jan. 19.  The Oriole Study Nest will remain open to students during their distance learning days.

Oriole Study Nest remains open during hybrid learning

Molly Schochet
February 24, 2021
Decision to send freshmen back before juniors reasonable

Decision to send freshmen back before juniors reasonable

Molly Schochet
February 17, 2021
Students exit the field house after taking the PSAT Jan. 27. Students were required to wear masks and desks were distanced six feet apart in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Park holds in-person PSAT

Molly Schochet and Oliver Smith
January 28, 2021
Junior Marley Miller applies to the University of Minnesota Duluth. COVID-19 has brought changes to the application requirements, stressing out many students.

COVID-19 creates added stressors on college applicants 

Molly Schochet
January 18, 2021
St. Louis Park Applebee’s restaurant without customers Jan. 10 before Tim Walz lifted bar and restaurant COVID-19 restrictions. Guests were allowed to dine inside Jan. 11.

Walz loosens COVID-19 restrictions

Molly Schochet
January 14, 2021
Senior Sadie Yarosh looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The girls basketball season got postponed due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball season delayed

December 16, 2020
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Used with permission from Vanthay Hong.

Alum writes children’s book

Molly Schochet
December 9, 2020
As of Dec. 8, there are 356,152 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

The reality of COVID-19 pods

Molly Schochet and Talia Lissauer
December 7, 2020
Senior Kendall Coley tips the ball to start the game against Cooper Jan. 7. Coley committed to the University of Nebraska Nov. 11.

[Photo] Senior commits to Nebraska

November 30, 2020

Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

Molly Schochet
November 26, 2020
Junior Ben Farley high-fives his teammates after a goal was scored Nov. 12. Boys’ hockey is one of many sports that has been down players due to COVID-19 exposure.

Sports delayed four weeks

Talia Lissauer and Molly Schochet
November 18, 2020
Kamala Harris creates hope for all

Kamala Harris creates hope for all

Molly Schochet
November 14, 2020
Students walk to lunch during the first day of hybrid learning Oct. 26. Park will restart distance learning Nov. 16.

Distance learning to return Nov. 16

Molly Schochet and Talia Lissauer
November 10, 2020
State Congress reflection

State Congress reflection

Molly Schochet and Tobias Khabie
November 9, 2020
Congress reflections

Congress reflections

Molly Schochet and Tobias Khabie
November 9, 2020
The Media Center is now offering free e-books to students, according to Media Specialist Ellen George. Because of COVID-19, e-books offer a safer alternative to paper books.

Media Center offers students free e-books

Molly Schochet
November 6, 2020
Art by Jaida Puentes

Experts say importance of flu shots grows during COVID-19

Molly Schochet
November 4, 2020
Photo illustration by Molly Schochet. Because of an Oct. 30 ruling by the Eighth U.S. Circuit of Appeals judges, the St. Louis Park Elections Office recommends people drop their ballots at City Hall instead of mailing them in.

City recommends all mail-in ballots be dropped off in person

Molly Schochet and Adam Gips
November 1, 2020
Senior Derric Standifer jumps to grab the ball from the opposing team Oct. 23. Park lost 41-20 against Robbinsdale Cooper.

Park has third tough loss of the season

Kate Schneider and Molly Schochet
October 25, 2020
Senior Derric Standifer reaches for the ball to complete a pass in the endzone for a touchdown Oct. 16. Park lost to Waconia 49-14.

Football falls to Waconia

Molly Schochet
October 17, 2020
The MSHSL board voted to go ahead with the winter sports season in a meeting Oct. 1. During the meeting the board also decided to add playoffs to the fall sport season.

Winter sports given the green light

Tobias Khabie, Molly Schochet, and Sam Swisher
October 16, 2020
Superintendent Astein Osei proposed a plan to begin the transition to hybrid learning at 25% capacity. The plan was approved unanimously by the School Board.

School board approves return to in-person learning

Molly Schochet
October 14, 2020

Apple Orchard Reviews

Jacob Khabie and Molly Schochet
October 13, 2020
Park went into lockout after student incident took place outside of the school building Oct. 19. Local police continue the investigation

Park discusses return to school

Molly Schochet
October 11, 2020
Senior Macy Martinson protects the ball from the ground at practice Oct 7. The first varsity volleyball game of the season is at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Activity Center against Benilde-St. Margaret.

Football and Volleyball updated schedule

Molly Schochet
October 8, 2020
Freshman Vesna Dennison strikes the ball Sept. 10. Homecoming coronation will take play between the girls and boys soccer game at the stadium Sept. 29.

Homecoming schedule 2020

Molly Schochet
September 28, 2020
Junior Bennett Kouame goes after the ball while the opposing team tries to block him Sept. 24. Park won 2-1 against Benilde-St. Margaret.

Boys’ soccer defeats Benilde

Molly Schochet
September 26, 2020
Park alumni Addie Warg and senior Kendall Coley celebrate after a point at the Minnesota state volleyball tournament Nov. 7, 2019. The Minnesota State High School League voted to reinstate the fall seasons of volleyball and football Sept. 21.

Minnesota State High School League votes to allow volleyball and football to start

Tobias Khabie and Molly Schochet
September 21, 2020
Junior Paloma Dasilva passes ball to teammate during the Sep. 10 game. Park lost a tough battle to Cooper with a 0-1 score.

Girls’ soccer struggles to maintain positive attitude

Molly Schochet
September 11, 2020
Social studies teacher Jeffrey Cohen runs across the finish line of his virtual Boston Marathon race Sep 7. Cohen decided to run the marathon virtually after it got cancelled earlier this year.

Teacher takes part in virtual Boston Marathon

Tobias Khabie and Molly Schochet
September 9, 2020
A group of young protesters protest racial injustice and police brutality at a family-friendly protest June 25. Protesters gathered from 5-6:30 p.m. at the France Ave. bridge over Hwy 62.

Black Lives Matter protests continue

Maggie Klaers and Molly Schochet
June 26, 2020
Photo illustration by Molly Schochet.

Alumna starts SLP COVID-19 Quarantine Archive Project

Molly Schochet
June 6, 2020
Minnesota is not ready to reopen

Minnesota is not ready to reopen

Molly Schochet
June 4, 2020
Senior ladies cheer for the volleyball team making it to State Nov. 6. The Pep fest was held in celebration of Park volleyball’s first State qualification.

Fair use from Netflix. Co-hosts of Amazon's new show "Making the Cut" Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum laugh in the designer's workshop. "Making the Cut" came out on Amazon Prime Video March 27.

‘Making the Cut’ lacks competitiveness

Molly Schochet
April 28, 2020
Senior Dayna Krause decorates a card for sick children during a Letters of Love meeting Dec. 19. During quarantine, Letters of Love is offering online card making in order to continue providing emotional support for kids in the hospital.

Letters of Love makes digital cards

Molly Schochet
April 10, 2020
Photo illustration by Molly Schochet. The College Board released the online Advanced Placement testing schedule and format April 2. Advanced Placement testing will take place from May 11 to May 22.

AP testing moves online

Molly Schochet
April 10, 2020
Brogan Berg, who makes environmentally-friendly bath products, assists junior Aaliyah Brown in making a bath bomb March 12. The Nest hosted an eco-friendly bath bomb making event as a part of a new series focusing on preserving the environment in the coming months.

Nest holds bath bomb workshop

Molly Schochet and Ruthie Posada
March 14, 2020
Senior Shayla Miller takes a shot at the basket at girls' basketball's first Section game Feb. 26. The girls' basketball season came to a close Feb. 29 when Park lost to Wayzata 64-71.

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Conductor William Eddins talks to orchestra Feb. 28. Eddins was invited in for Black History Month to talk about minorities in classical music.

Senior and captain Jordyn Turek looks for a team member to pass the ball to. Park won its first Sections game 74-40 against Southwest Feb. 26.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball pulls off 74-40 win

February 28, 2020
Freshman Laniyah Thortan is assisted by junior Kaylee Quick with her speech Feb. 21. Speech has been working on their speeches for the upcoming competition Feb. 29.

Speech team practices for upcoming competition

Ruthie Posada and Molly Schochet
February 27, 2020
Fair use from Netflix: John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher) holds Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) as they greet each other before the dance. "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" came out on Netflix Feb. 12.

‘To all the Boys’ sequel does not disappoint

Molly Schochet
February 21, 2020
Junior Raegan Alexander takes a shot at the basket at the game against Benilde-St. Margaret's Feb. 18. Alexander scored her 1,000th point at the start of the game.

Girls’ basketball defeats Benilde

Sofia Seewald and Molly Schochet
February 19, 2020
Freshmen Ryan Dusaire and Henry Bendickson work on their design for a gastronomic center at the ACE meeting Feb. 13. Students worked with mentors in the construction industry to plan and execute a design and schedule for the building of a gastronomic center.

ACE prepares for competition

Ruthie Posada and Molly Schochet
February 17, 2020
A women takes a picture of student artwork at the gallery in St. Louis Park City Hall. The gallery, which took place Feb. 10, was created to showcase student artwork to the public.

[Photo] Students showcase art at city hall

February 11, 2020
Junior Raegan Alexander looks for a teammate to pass the ball to Feb. 7. Girls' basketball beat Chanhassen 80-75.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball pulls out a win after tight game

February 9, 2020
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Costumer at SLP Nutrition chooses to use a straw for her drink. SLP Nutrition offers self-service straw dispensers as a way to comply with the city's Zero-Waste Packaging Ordinance.

St. Louis Park implements new amendment

Molly Schochet
January 31, 2020
Junior Faith Johnson looks to pass the ball to one of her teammates. Park won against Robbinsdale Cooper 77-73 Jan. 30.

[Photo] Park scores a victory after 14 years

February 1, 2020
Juniors Kendall Coley and Raegan Alexander to block Robbinsdale Cooper defender junior Meme Wheeler Jan 3. Park lost to Robbinsdale Cooper 62-69. At one point during the second half, the team was down by two points.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball loses to Cooper for 14th year in a row

January 7, 2020
Swim Instructor and Aquatics Director at the Central Community Center Cathy Taylor helps a student dive into the pool. Taylor recently became a contracted employee after working at Park for 30 years.

[Photo] Central Community Center aquatics coordinator takes on new position

December 17, 2019
Senior Jordyn Turek jumps to shoot the to ball while being defended by a Park Central player. The Girls Basketball team was defeated 62-70 by Park Central Dec. 2.

Girls’ basketball stays positive after loss to Park Center

Maddie Schutte and Molly Schochet
December 4, 2019
Senior Michael Ramirez picks Pepsi over Coke on the white board Nov. 18 outside of A308. Chemistry teacher Alexander Polk asks a new question on the board each day.

[Photo] Question whiteboard sparks dialogue

December 9, 2019
Junior Alena Jaranilla blocks senior Shalya Miller during practice. The first game will be 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 against Hill-Murray at Hopkins High School.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball eager to win conference

November 17, 2019
Senior ladies cheer for the volleyball team making it to state. This is the first time Park volleyball has ever qualified for the State tournament.

Senior Ivy Jones cheers as she makes it through the first round of limbo during the pep fest. The pep fest was held to support volleyball making it to the State tournament.

Freshman counselor Barb Nelson emails prospective families about informational sessions at Park. The first informational session will be Nov. 26 in room C350.

Park holds informational sessions, tours

Molly Schochet and Isra Mohamed
November 2, 2019
Senior and Clothing Closet manager Hayden Haase hangs a dress Oct. 28 in the recently opened Clothing Closet. Students can come in during third hour to pick out clothes for free.

Birdfeeder expands impact on Park

Molly Schochet and Isra Mohamed
October 31, 2019
High school student advocate Jami Lapray prepares for students to continue registering for AP testing.

AP registration date changes

Molly Schochet
October 21, 2019
University of Kansas representative meets with senior Erik Piehl to answer his questions about the school Sept. 17. The next representative coming to Park will be from Grinnell College Oct. 9.

College representatives visit Park

Molly Schochet and Isra Mohamed
October 8, 2019
Quiet testing sign reminds students to be aware of others who are taking a standardized test. Park changed the schedule to a block schedule to accommodate testing Sept. 26.

Park holds PSAT

Isra Mohamed and Molly Schochet
October 2, 2019
Freshman volleyball player Katie Crocker completes her homework in the stands of a varsity volleyball game Sept. 10. Many student athletes have a difficult time finishing their homework during their primary sports seasons.

Students struggle adjusting to school and sports

Molly Schochet
September 30, 2019
Sophomore Lily Nugteren and junior Helen Tefera dry off a car at the carwash fundraiser Aug. 25. The fundraiser was held at Jerry's Hardware Store on Louisiana Ave.

Volleyball raises over $5,000

Ruthie Posada, Molly Schochet, and Ayelet Prottas
August 28, 2019
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